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[chadskin]

Aaron Greenberg mentioned on the MajorNelson podcast that Quantum Break is a Windows 10 Store exclusive and is not coming to Steam.

http://majornelson.com/podcast/mnr-563-quantum-break-news-and-more/ (via Dual Shockers, at about 1:16:15 in)

 

[Garrett Hawke]

Dang, I hope they've reconsidered their treatment of W10 store exes because not being able to inject or modify anything is a joke.

 

[Bessy67]

Of course it's only Windows Store, they're trying to build up their own store not support someone else's

 

[Skyward Sheep]

In a move that will not surprise absolutely anyone. They're doing the same with KI Season 3 on PC. And why would they want to support a direct competitor to their store? EA have been doing the same with their PC games and Origin for years now, works pretty well for them.

 

[plasmawave]

They really do care about PC gaming.

 

[QuikNez]

I can't see this being a big issue

 

[bananafactory]

Makes sense. Windows Store is their Origin, they want to push it with their products.

 

[Corpekata]

Not particularly surprising.

 

[R3TRO]

Gah...I'll have to use that terribad Windows Store. I hope they get overlays working on games soon.

 

[Card Boy]

I can't run it regardless, one of those instances where I have to buy it on Xbox One.

 

[FuKuy]

FAIL. Very bad decision, they are repeating the same mistakes they did with Games for Windows LIVE!

 

[jmga]

I can't see this being a big issue

Just take a look at Rise o the Tomb Raider W10 Store edition limitations.

 

[soultron]

Do you need Windows 10 to access this store? I know it's a dumb question but I don't plan to upgrade from 8.1 even if Win10 is free.

 

[Nokterian]

And i am out thanks but no thanks seeing how bad tomb raider is working on the windows store it is like i thought it would be GFWL 2.0 electric boogaloo.

 

[NeoRaider]

Not surprised. And i understand this decision.

 

[Kiru]

I can't see this being a big issue

lol

 

[DocSeuss]

If the Windows Store wasn't horrible (viewing your library is awkward/unintuitive, you can only pick what DRIVE to install software on, and not get more specific, etc), that might be fine, but it is horrible, so it is not fine.

 

[Zombie James]

Just take a look at Rise o the Tomb Raider W10 Store edition limitations.

What are they?

 

[OmegaTreeFish]

Can you shortcut it to steam though so you can use steams features?

 

[DeepEnigma]

They really do care about PC gaming.

On their terms, sure.

 

[Rich!]

I'll buy it on the windows store, crack it, and shortcut via Steam.

No problem.

 

[Wowfunhappy]

This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. The entire reason MS has begun porting games to PC is to push the Windows 10 store.

I'll buy it on the windows store, crack it, and shortcut via Steam.

Denuvo.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Figured. Guess that Steam subdomain isn't gonna turn out to be much of anything.

I'm okay with the win 10 store, and I suspect most other people will be too, but they really should look into making it more PC hardcore friendly. Mods, SLI, 3rd party programs. That stuff.

 

[johnnydrama]

Quantum Break coming to PC! Not on Steam?

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

MS wants more people on PC to join Xbox Live and use the Windows store. No surprise if it happens not just for Quantum Break but for every Xbox One exclusive.

 

[QuikNez]

Just take a look at Rise o the Tomb Raider W10 Store edition limitations.

Be specific

 

[Warxard]

SHOCKER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Be specific

Cant inject/modify the game, patch waiting is longer etc

 

[thehillissilent]

I actually don't mind. The only thing that sucks for me is lack of injection. However, I'd rather have their games on PC with crossbuy and play than not. I might have most of my titles on Steam, but I'm not all or nothing. If this is the sacrifice i have to make to play Xbox One games on PC, then so be it.

 

[NeoRaider]

Do you need Windows 10 to access this store? I know it's a dumb question but I don't plan to upgrade from 8.1 even if Win10 is free.

Yes, and also game is DX12 only, so you really need W10 to be able to buy it AND play it.

 

[Oreoleo]

Do you need Windows 10 to access this store? I know it's a dumb question but I don't plan to upgrade from 8.1 even if Win10 is free.

It requires DX12 which is Windows 10 exclusive.

Trying to force gamers onto W10 like they did with Halo2 and Vista.

 

[Corleth the Fey]

Can't wait to pay 6 pounds on the Ukrainian store for it.

 

[Zojirushi]

I can't see this being a big issue

It is as long as the W10 store and its apps are in their current state.

 

[bananafactory]

It requires DX12 which is Windows 10 exclusive.

Trying to force gamers onto W10 like they did with Halo2 and Vista.

Everyone should be on W10. W7 is ancient now and W8 is just an inferior version of W10

 

[Spirited]

As long as it's universal apps I won't buy a thing from their store.

 

[Balmung421]

Just take a look at Rise o the Tomb Raider W10 Store edition limitations.

They are?

 

[Atolm]

GFWL part 2. I think I know how it ends.

 

[Tagyhag]

Well they better not bitch when it sells like shit then.

 

[LostDonkey]

It will eventually. They always do.

But yeah, not surprised really.

 

[Knurek]

Oh well, good luck with that, Remedy.

Spoiler

They should also sell it on Uplay and Origin, just for an additional kick to the nuts

 

[Wowfunhappy]

Can you shortcut it to steam though so you can use steams features?

You can't modify the game at all—you can't inject better antialiasing or use ReShade, and you can't add the game as a profile to RadeonPro or nVidia control panel (although for the latter case, the game does respect nVidia Control Panel's global profile).

 

[Rushersauce]

Oh, look, another GFWL situation. This sure will end well.

 

[Mohasus]

Do you need Windows 10 to access this store? I know it's a dumb question but I don't plan to upgrade from 8.1 even if Win10 is free.

The game requires DX12, so even if you could buy it, you wouldn't be able to play.

 

[kurahador]

PCgaf will still play it regardless of the distribution channel I'm sure.

Spoiler

/s

 

[Shard]

Good luck with that for they are going to need it.

 

[OmegaTreeFish]

You can't modify the game at all—you can't inject better antialiasing or use ReShade, and you can't add the game as a profile to RadeonPro or nVidia control panel (although for the latter case, the game does respect nVidia Control Panel's default profile).

Then good luck to them with that lol. I won't be buying anything off their store.

 

[chrominance]

Well, if nothing else, it makes my decision to keep my discounted XB1 pre-order easier. I don't have a ton of faith in the Windows 10 store right now, just based on how the last Games for Windows Marketplace adventure went, let alone the apparent heavy restrictions on Win10 Store games.

Spoiler

They should also sell it on Uplay and Origin, just for an additional kick to the nuts

Honestly, even that would be better. Just anything that's not at the mercy of Microsoft's whims.

 

[oti]

Surprise!
I just hope they'll put it on a reasonable sale once a while. That would be nice.

 

[Mr Swine]

I wouldn't mind if it was W10 store exclusive for like 3-6 months and then release it on Steam. But I guess that will never happen :/

 

[Oreoleo]

Everyone should be on W10. W7 is ancient now and W8 is just an inferior version of W10

I don't necessarily disagree but let's call a spade a spade.

 

[Pokemaniac]

Shouldn't be surprising. Of course Microsoft isn't going to support someone else's store.